Dwell meaning

What does “dwell” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“dwell” is a verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: think moodily or anxiously about something.

dwell

think moodily or anxiously about something
Synonymsbrood
originate (in)
“The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country”
Synonymsconsist lie lie in
be an inhabitant of or reside in
“People lived in Africa millions of years ago”
“The people inhabited the islands that are now deserted”
Synonymspopulate live inhabit
exist or be situated within
“Strange notions inhabited her mind”
Synonymsinhabit
come back to
“Don't dwell on the past”
“She is always harping on the same old things”
Synonymsharp

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University